NHCS Holds Leadership Retreat Ahead of New School Year
NHCS Holds Leadership Retreat Ahead of New School Year
New Hanover County Schools leaders held a two-day professional development summit this week, gathering principals, assistant principals, directors and supervisors under the theme “Reimagine.”
In sessions ranging in topic from instruction and student health to cybersecurity and crisis communications, NHCS leaders shared transformative ideas for staff, students, and families.
Acting Superintendent Dr. Christopher Barnes also held a series of breakout sessions for leaders to discuss the results of the recent staff climate survey. These small-group discussions were intended to allow leaders to delve deeply into the survey findings, share insights, and collaboratively develop a strategic plan of action, Barnes said.
"This Leadership Retreat is a pivotal moment for us to reimagine what is possible for New Hanover County Schools,” Barnes said. “By coming together to share innovative ideas and address the crucial feedback from our staff, we’re ensuring that our collective efforts are aligned and that we are all moving in the right direction toward tangible improvements.”
The Leadership Retreat was held July 9-10 at Murray Middle School and the Minnie Evans Performing Arts Center. The annual event gives NHCS leaders the opportunity to learn from each other in an environment of collaboration and reflection ahead of the start of a new school year.
Year-round schools will have their first day on July 17; Restart schools start on Aug. 1; Isaac Bear, Wilmington Early College, and SEA-Tech High Schools start Aug. 7; Traditional Schools start Aug. 27; and Restart Pre-K starts Aug. 12 while Traditional Pre-K starts Sept. 6.
